Organization Requires Memory
When it is time for your child to organize her physical materials, she has to remember where to begin and...
Following Multi-Step Directions Takes Practice!
For students who have difficulty following multi-step directions, a list of directions may sound like a complete blur and jumble...
A World of Possibilities via Dry-Erase Boards!
A dry-erase whiteboard is a great tool to help make things easier to visualize for your child. Whiteboards are great...
Previewing The Exam Helps The Student Regain Control
There’s no rule that students have to start an exam on question number one. At the start of the exam,...
It Takes a Village
Parents, teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, tutors, and many others make up the community that supports your child. Don’t be shy...
Every Pitch Counts
Lots has been written about the Boston Red Sox after they capped off an incredible season with a World Series...
Unplug Earlier and Sleep Will Follow
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, 41 million Americans get less than six hours of sleep per...
A Simple Way to Model Planning and Time Management
To help your child practice planning and time management, post a family calendar in a well-trafficked location in your home....
A Proactive Approach to Parent/Teacher Conferences
Head into your parent/teacher conference with a purpose. Yes, conferences are a great way to get to know your child’s...
The Importance of Self-Reflection
Many successful people make time for self-reflection. It’s a good habit for students to engage in, too. Weekly self-reflection allows...
Avoid the Bad Habit Abyss!
This is around the time of year when bad habits start creeping back into a student’s daily routine. Stop those...
A Compromise for the Resistant Annotator
Here’s a plug for Post-It Note flags. Though there are countless reasons why annotating a text is helpful to students,...